Originally Posted by sujaylahiri (Post 1445540)

I'll be visiting India next month on the 19th for few weeks. Although there were quite a few options for me in terms of airlines, I chose the one with the shortest layovers, as I hate waiting by myself at the airports.

So I'll be taking Edmonton-Calgary (Air Canada), Calgary-Frankfurt (AC), Frankfurt-Delhi (Lufthansa). And the return trip is similar, except that the Frankfurt-Calgary leg will also be done by Lufthansa this time.

As I've never been to Frankfurt airport before, anything I need to watch out for? My layover there is just under 2 hours for both the journeys, which is just the way I like it.

Sam are you listening?please:

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1478747)

But I'm stuck with BA, unless i want to change somewhere, which I don't.

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi (Post 1481996)

It's no secret that BA stands for "Baggage Afterwards" lol

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1482461)

BA... about 20 flights, no lost or delayed luggage.

An article in yesterday's New Indian Express (and it isn't the first I've read) raises worry about safety issues on Air India.

Originally Posted by bharanidharang (Post 1503039)

Guys,

My parents are flying from Chennai to New Jersey in Dec'09 and returning sometime end of Jan'10. Both of them are around 60 years old. Which airlines should i be looking at. The cheapest seems to be Qatar. I do not want to compromise on comfort/safety if Qatar airways is not that great.

What do you guys suggest.

Originally Posted by bharanidharang (Post 1503039)

Guys,

My parents are flying from Chennai to New Jersey in Dec'09 and returning sometime end of Jan'10. Both of them are around 60 years old. Which airlines should i be looking at. The cheapest seems to be Qatar. I do not want to compromise on comfort/safety if Qatar airways is not that great.

What do you guys suggest.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1482461)

BA... about 20 flights, no lost or delayed luggage.

Originally Posted by s3va (Post 1365016)

Anytime, I would opt for B.A..they are the best as compared to its peers...good service, efficient online systems, least number of baggage issues or even if your baggage doesnt come along with you, rest assured they get door delivered within 24hrs along with a small compensation (mostly only in the US, doesnt happen for your trips back to India)..and loads of free drinks:D ..
Air france - bad service
Luft - boring, service is kinda ok.
if you are ok with the other route, ie Pacific, then Singapore Airlines would be the best, good food, especially the Asian cuisine and the movies they have are the latest !!

Originally Posted by amitoj (Post 1513513)

That is a bit comforting. I might be flying BA from Bangalore to Boston in a couple of weeks.
But.... were your flights direct or did you have to switch flights midway?

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1482461)

BA... about 20 flights, no lost or delayed luggage.
An article in yesterday's New Indian Express (and it isn't the first I've read) raises worry about safety issues on Air India.

Originally Posted by panky12345 (Post 1503707)

Ever wondered almost 80% of the mishaps (or snags) involve AI planes :Frustrati?

Sick people, sick food.. I HATE flying Air India.

Originally Posted by prince_pervez (Post 1513697)

I read in the papers today there was a scuffle between the pilots and the crew in mid air whilst flying Sharjah and Lucknow. God save us all. For all those in favour of the safest mode of transport, think again.